Health
Tentative Agreement Reached To Resolve Strike at Madison Hospital
Nurses were on strike for five days.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioNurses Strike at Madison Hospital
First such strike in hospital's history. Dane County Executive Melissa Agard supports strikers.
May 28th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
The Wealth of Froedtert Hospital
Including massive pile of stocks and bonds, long list of high-paid execs.
May 27th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin Republicans Support ‘Junk Food’ Ban
Legislators target SNAP spending on candy, soda, inspired by RFK Jr.'s campaign.
May 27th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerCardboard Beds Dramatize Hidden Crisis
Temporary art installation by nonprofit Courage+ highlights LGBTQ+ homelessness.
May 27th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneBill Would Allow New Cigar Bars To Open in Wisconsin
Existing cigar bars were exempt from the state’s indoor smoking ban.
May 22nd, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public RadioRFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them
But health department is exploring hiring staffers Kennedy terminated.
May 22nd, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioJoin County Executive For Bike Rides, Basketball and Zumba
David Crowley launches fourth annual Healthy County Challenge.
May 21st, 2025 by Graham KilmerCounty Opens New Coggs Building
Department of Health and Human Services moving into new headquarters.
May 20th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCrowley Tours New Forensic Science Center
Building 70% complete. Crowley pitches such partnerships of county and state.
May 18th, 2025 by Graham KilmerTwice-Vetoed Bill to Let Nurses Practice Independently Overcomes Divisions
Compromise between Republicans and Governor signals measure likely to pass.
May 15th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin GOP Lawmakers Praise Trump’s Order Limiting Funding For ‘Gain-of-Function’ Research
The order's impact on pathogenic research at universities like UW-Madison is not yet known.
May 15th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio